Download or read book The Official Rules of Major League Baseball written by Major League Baseball and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 1998-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's pastime is back on track. Whether a longtime fan, new advocate, or a player, a thorough understanding of the game's intricate rules is essential to enjoying the sport. Completely updated, the 1999 edition covers all aspects of the game, including the batter, pitcher, the umpire, putting the ball in play, and starting and ending the game.